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Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Meta
Chicago, IL$193k–$269kPosted Aug 4, 2026
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Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Meta Chicago, IL

Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Meta Chicago, IL 15 hours ago 87 applicants

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$193,000.00/yr - $269,000.00/yr Meta is seeking a Strategic Initiatives Lead to support the Partnerships team. In this role, you will be responsible for operationalizing high-priority strategic programs, with a near-term focus on scaling our glasses seeding strategy across partners, tentpole moments, and priority verticals. You will operate in a fast-moving, highly matrixed environment, translating leadership priorities into scalable playbooks, durable partner frameworks, and measurable outcomes.

Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives Responsibilities:

  • Set and drive priorities and operating cadence to deliver against partnership and seeding objectives
  • Own the strategic seeding roadmap, with an immediate focus on operationalizing and scaling the glasses seeding program across regions, verticals, and tentpole events
  • Design, pilot, and scale program models (playbooks, governance, toolkits) that enable repeatable execution and partner activation at scale
  • Build and manage relationships with internal leadership and cross-functional partners (e.g., Product, Hardware, Marketing, Comms, Legal, Policy) to align on strategy and unlock execution capacity
  • Train colleagues across XFNs on glasses onboarding tactics to ensure a successful seeding experience for partners
  • Develop and maintain external partner frameworks that support seeding logistics and tracking across creators, athletes, public figures, and institutional partners
  • Create concise executive-ready materials (briefs, decision memos, talking points) to support rapid decision-making and leadership alignment
  • Act as a nimble operator, shifting between strategic planning and hands-on execution as priorities evolve

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience in strategic programs, partnerships, operations, management consulting, or executive-level program leadership
  • Experience building and scaling programs into repeatable, measurable operations
  • Proven ability to influence and execute with cross-functional stakeholders in ambiguous, highly matrixed environments
  • Experience translating complex topics into clear, executive-ready narratives for technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent practical experience)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
  • Demonstrated ability to improve operating cadence and execution at scale across multiple markets or regions
  • Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
  • Track record of operationalizing hardware or product seeding programs with external partners
  • Experience leveraging AI tools to streamline workflows and improve program effectiveness

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.

$193,000/year to $269,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

  • Seniority level

    Not Applicable

  • Employment type

    Full-time

  • Job function

    Project Management and Information Technology

  • Industries

    Technology, Information and Internet

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